Active Domains by TLD: The Domain Pool in Steady State

Name: Active Domains by TLD: April 8, 2026
Creator: ABTdomain
Published: 2026-04-08T00:00:00+00:00
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Top 5 gTLDs Distribution of Active Domains

The pie chart below shows the distribution of active domains across the top 5 gTLDs by volume.

.COM – 161,275,318 (66.2%) | .NET – 12,193,552 (5%) | .ORG – 11,764,045 (4.8%) | .XYZ – 8,046,814 (3.3%) | .TOP – 6,168,354 (2.5%)

Characteristics of Active Domains in Top 5 gTLDs

Analyze the detailed characteristics of active domains across the top 5 gTLDs.
These metrics highlight naming patterns, character preferences, and structural composition.

.COM .NET .ORG .XYZ .TOP

.COM: 161,275,318 domains, avg length 13, most common length 11, pure letters 132,199,993 (82%) .NET: 12,193,552 domains, avg length 12, most common length 9, pure letters 9,935,087 (81%) .ORG: 11,764,045 domains, avg length 13, most common length 10, pure letters 10,003,457 (85%) .XYZ: 8,046,814 domains, avg length 12, most common length 8, pure letters 5,184,115 (64%) .TOP: 6,168,354 domains, avg length 7, most common length 6, pure letters 1,730,056 (28%)

Domain Length Distribution for Top 5 gTLDs

Length distribution of active domains across the top 5 gTLDs.
The majority are under 15 characters, with mean lengths ranging from 10 to 13.

.COM .NET .ORG .XYZ .TOP

.COM: 161,275,318 domains, peak length 11 chars (13,269,129 domains) .NET: 12,193,552 domains, peak length 9 chars (1,061,462 domains) .ORG: 11,764,045 domains, peak length 10 chars (885,566 domains) .XYZ: 8,046,814 domains, peak length 8 chars (991,204 domains) .TOP: 6,168,354 domains, peak length 6 chars (1,855,837 domains)

Understanding the Chart: The bars show the number of active domains for each character length. The highlighted bar indicates the most common length for the selected gTLDs.

Where the Active Pool Fits in the Domain Lifecycle

The active domain pool is the largest and most stable dimension of the lifecycle. It grows when new registrations exceed expirations, and contracts when the reverse is true. The ratio of active to non-active domains across TLDs is one of the clearest indicators of TLD health and market maturity.

← Registration

New registrations are the inflow. Daily registration volume determines how fast the active pool grows for each TLD.

→ Expiration

Expirations are the outflow. The delta between registration and expiration defines whether a TLD is growing or contracting.

→ Domain Monitor

Active domains with state changes (NS updates, registrar transfers) signal ownership transitions and market activity.

→ Periodic Reports

Active pool size changes, TLD ranking shifts, and market share movements feed into periodic intelligence synthesis.

Active Domains & the Domain Lifecycle

What does the active domain count tell us about a TLD? +

The active domain count is the net result of all registrations minus all expirations over a TLD's entire history. A growing active pool means more domains are being registered than expired, a sign of healthy demand. A shrinking pool indicates net attrition. Comparing active counts with daily registration and expiration volumes reveals whether growth is accelerating or slowing.

How does domain length distribution relate to market maturity? +

In mature TLDs like .com, short domains (3-5 characters) are nearly fully saturated, and almost all combinations are registered. New gTLDs tend to have more short domains available, which attracts early adopters and investors. The length distribution chart on this page reveals these structural differences: a TLD with heavy concentration in short lengths signals investor interest, while even distribution across lengths suggests organic adoption.

What is the relationship between active domains and non-active domains? +

Active and non-active are the two fundamental states in the domain lifecycle. Non-active includes expired, pending delete, in redemption, and deleted domains, meaning any domain that is no longer resolving. The ratio of active to non-active domains across TLDs measures market health: a high non-active ratio may indicate speculative registration cycles or declining demand.

How often is the data updated and how many TLDs are covered? +

Active domain counts are updated daily across 1,500+ top-level domains, including major gTLDs (.com, .net, .org) and new gTLDs (.xyz, .top, .shop). Each daily snapshot captures the total number of currently registered and resolving domains per TLD.

How does active domain data connect to the rest of the lifecycle? +

The active pool sits between registration and expiration in the lifecycle. New registrations flow in from our newly registered domains tracking, and expirations flow out to our expired domains section. Our Domain Monitor captures state changes within the active pool, including transfers, NS changes, and status transitions. Periodic reports synthesize all these flows into cross-dimensional market intelligence.

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